General Engineer (Developmental)
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Job Description
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Basic Requirement for Engineers (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating.)1. Degree Program - You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in engineering, mathematics, or science, at an ABET-accredited institution. Please visit ABET's website (Home - ABET) for more information on engineering programs that have received accreditation.
Acceptable disciplines include: Engineering Fields: Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Fire Protection, Reliability, Systems, Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, and other engineering majors. Mathematics and Science Fields: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and related majors. 2. Grade Point Average - You must possess a minimum 3.4 G.P.A. or higher based on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages.
If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.
As a summer scholar with the Office of the Technical Director, you will report to the Deputy Technical Director and work under the guidance of technical staff mentor(s). Responsibilities include: Completing technical assignments. Performing professional tasks and communicating progress, challenges, and recommendations to supervisor and technical staff mentor(s).
Interacting with DNFSB administrative, technical, and legal staff, as well as DOE officials and contractors, to exchange information on safety-related issues. Summer scholars may perform the following activities to complete their work assignments: Reviewing safety basis documentation. Researching design, operational, and functional requirements within the DOE directives system or national standards. Performing calculations and computer modeling of processes and systems at defense nuclear facilities.
Visiting defense nuclear facilities for discussions with site technical personnel on safety issues. Writing reports documenting the results of reviews, discussions, calculations, and modeling. Documenting findings and briefing results to the agency leadership. Performing additional duties as assigned.
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Job Overview
Company
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$69,923 per year
About This Listing
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At a glance
| Salary (as listed) | $69,923 per year |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Against the national average wage | about 80% of USD 86,977 (OECD, 2025) |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Date posted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Apply by | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Open jobs in this city | 537 in Washington |
| Source | USAJobs; apply on usajobs.gov |
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